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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-12-10

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Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
The Murder Level.

[From the New York Commercial AdvertiserI
 The relation of heat to crime would furnish an interesting topic for philo- sophical speculation. In common es- timation, if not in fact, the two are as sociated. It has always been held that the fierce heat in equatorial climes arouses the baleful passions in man, while more moderate temperatures are supposed to soften the violence of nature. This theory might not stand investigation, for Northern attitudes have bred some of the fiercest of pi- rates and most desperate of soclal criminals. But what the experience of mankind has formed into an axiom may well be acquiesced in-until neg ative is proved.
 Assuming, then, that the thermom- eter is a moral as well as scientific gauge, it is time we asked, Has it not now reached the murder level? Ger tainly, the prevailing epidemic of homicide, which we are called upon to record, might be easily accounted for on weather hypothesis. Murder fol- lows murder with a frightful eager ness of slaughter which has in it sug- geStlons of heat insanity. Far be it from us to anticipate learned counsel in suggesting such line of defense. And still we may believe that such in- tense and protracted heat as that of the last month stirS up all the bile and hate that turk in a bad heart, and brings them to the surface in some rash act of crime.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
How 11exieans Avoid Disease.

Worthy of consideration and imitation is the extreme good care that Mexicans take of their physical health. They regu- late their diet, bathing, exercise-study every phase of existence, in short, with view to the avoidanceDf conditions con- ducive to disease. Exercise after bathing, protection of the nasal, throat and chest channels against great or sudden changes of temperature, night air, etc., the avoid ance of excessive emotion of any sort just before or after meals, even to the extent of sacrificing the meal, the remuneration of food articles thought to be pernicious to the individual constitution or condi- tions. Such are some of the precautions which doubtless prolong life in Mexico, notwithstanding so many conditions of hygienic and sanitary undesirability.-Y. H. Addis in San Francisco Chronicle.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
The Chinese Empress raStlme.
From the Hong Kong Times l

From the Hong Kong Times
 The Empress Regent ot China is one ot the most remarkable women of the age. Not content with directing the intricate policy of the most populous empire in the world with wonderful cIeverness and sagacity, she has now entered the ranks of competitors for the lightweight championship of the Celestial Empire. Attired in sort of a bloomer costume, she takes daily les sons in boxing from an old eunuch. Her appearance at the age of 50, in short skirt, hitting out at her venera- ble preceptor and occasionally receiv- ing punishment herself, must be com ical to the last degree, and the reports on the matter form the subject of most disreSpectful merriment on the part of the almond-eyed denizens of the Chinese metropolis. The Empress Regent was concubine of the Elm peror Hein Flung, on whose death she was appointed to act as co-Regent with the Dowager Empress during the mi norlty of her son, the late Empero, Tung Chi. When the latter died, few months after bls marriage, one of those curious in+FF7z-,;;5s- in+FF7gz-s,;;5ss- winch make the history of oriental courts took place. Ills young bride, who was en- ciente at the time of the young mon- arch's death, died mysteriously before the birth of her child, and the old Dowager Empress and co-Regent took her departure for another world rath- CT suddenly few days afterwards, leaving the present Empress In undis- puted possession of power. With un- usual ability she has guided the policy of the empire through the troublous times which have resulted from the opening up of the country to foreign trade, and has so conducted affairs as to have brought the nation to an in- definitely higher degree of prosperity and tranquility than it enjoyed when she took up the relns.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
"Gumption" of City Boys.

It seems to me that there is in our days a breed of youngsters with minds quick ened to a degree unequaled in their predecessors. I know scores of these boys, the like of whom I knew not in my own boyhood- alert, sharp witted, know ing and full of that quality which used to be called ''gumption. Their growth in this city appears to be promoted mainly by three things. Firstly, by the tremendous energy of New York life, which prompts an early development of the faculties, stimulates their action and tends to what is known as ''level headed ness. Secondly, by the common school system. Go into these schools, look at the discipline, scan the text books, watch the mental drill, and then see how the mind and manners must be affected ill the formative period between 7 and IA. Thirdly, by the daily papers. Multitudes of youngsters read other sheets nowadays beside the weekly story tellers, as every body is aware who keeps his eyes open about town. Thus they get a smattering of knowledge of current affairs, social progress, political, business and practical life that works profoundly upon their nature. These three agencies, it seems to me, are fertilizing the boyish brain in a wonderful way.-John Swinton in Kan sas City Times.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
His Summer Voice.

In another English opera company, formed for the summer months, it was found that the tenors were too light for the rest of the chorus. The manager pro- tested that there were voices enough, and one of the singers were questioned why he did not sing with more force. He re- piled that C., the leader of the tenors, didn't, and that if c. would not sing out, he was not inclined to strain his throat to do the work of two. c. was thereupon interviewed, and his answer to the re- monstrances of the manager was:
 q am paid summer wages and re- fuse to sing in anything but my summer voice."
 It was thought that a singer who con- cerned himself chiefly about the preserva- tion of his voice for the regular season was hardly the man to lead in warm weather troupe, and the engagement of c. and his summer voice came to a speedy standardization Cor. Providence Journal
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
simn1e Cnres in nIexico.

At A Mexican table fruit is invariably taken before dessert, the people saying, certainly with much reason, that its more delicate flavor is impaired by the stronger sweets of the dessert. From this astronomical point one glides by not unnatural transition to certain phases of physical interest, namely, the employ ment of curative herbs and simples- tisanes. as the French say. Of course, this is not to be very effectively applied for expeditions results in acute extremi- ties. It would scarcely prove adequate to the occasion in case of cholera or an encounter with a buzz saw, but for mild forms of illness it is certainly right con- mendable.
 For instance, when I have been sight seeing unduly, to the extent of wearing out three able bodied men and a pair of shoes, and find the next day that head ache or a backache or an all over ache ensues, I no longer invest my surplus patrimony Ill arsenic tOnics or brandy. No! I lie still and shout 'Dionysia-a-a!'' or any other name that happens to be uppermost in the calendar. They do not come to inquire my wants-those haI less kitchen women-they are sadly wise by experience. They hang themselves over the balustrale of the kitchen up stairs the consistency of the country reverses the planes of domestic use-and vail, ''Si, nina!'' and presently one of them comes down, bearing plate on which repose three small angular Jumps of sugar, a thin, highly polished brass teaspoon and a cUpful of piping het tea of ehamomile, orange leaves, Castilian rose or some such poetic matter.
 And it is not all poetry, either; it scoops the pain every time. I have not yet come to the point of\ curing headache with leaf of nocotinium or a bit of cigarette paper stuck on the tenn pies, but 1 daresay shall come to that in time. Already, however, do fearlessly and unreservedly pin my faith to choco- late paper for the cure of cold on the chest. When I reached Mexico, I had a cold which threatened pneumonia, and Josefta, my landlady, recommended in glowing terms the efficacy of chocolate wrapper. ThereuponI I sneered with that intensity of sheer possible only to the possessor of a long and aquiline nose, and Josefita took on a look of injury and affliction. of Mexico Cor. San Fran cisco Chronicle.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

By a correction in government sur vey8 it has been found that New Mex ico is entitled to 100000 acres of land heretofore forming part of No Man s land. The new land will form part of Colfax county. The same surveys show that strip 911 feet wide, run ming across the southern extremity of Colorado, and containing 36,000 acres, and a strip from the northwest of Tex as, containing 100000 acres should also belong to New MeZlco, according to the original intention of the gov ernment in laying out the boundaries Whether the lines between us and Colorado and Texas will be thus recti- fled, or remain as they now are, has not as yet been made known.-Las Vegas Optic.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
ra1ne of Mineral Wool.

The value of mineral wool as a non- conductor of heat is shown to exceed that of more solid matter, such as asbestos, cement. kaolin and magnesia, not only because it contains so great an amount of air. but also because, while the fibers of wool subdivide the space by innumerable threads, so as to absolutely prevent cir lation of air, it does not, like the others named. form separate air cells, with solid walls like a honeycomb. This honey comb structure, being of solid material, of course is a powerful conductor of heat. Boston Budget.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

Buffalo Bill has decided to add an other attractive feature to his Wild west shOw-a real American bar and has sent for John Kane, a popular mixer of drinks at Omaha, to take charge of that department. The letter which brought him his commission also contained a schedule of Buffalo BllIs movements, starting from Lon- don September 1, and progressing eastward to San Francisco, pausing here and there en route so as to spread tne trip over eighteen months. On leaving the English capital the show makes six months stand in Paris, whence 1t goes to Vienna, Rome, Con stantlnople, Jerusalem, China, Austra- 'la and other points.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
Skins of the Ouagea,

The demand for the skins of the quagga, the wild striped ass, native of south Africa, has caused its eXtirpation in places it was accustomed to frequent. Only ten or twelve years ago they were plentiful, but the Boers, tempted by the high prices offered by London and New York firms for their skins, to convert into leather for making particular class of boots, will soon cause the quagga to pass away out of zoology. Boston Tran script.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
Grufr CarIyIe's Criticism.

When gruff old Thomas Carlyle read Browning's "Ring and the Brook" he gave it the following criticism: "It is a wonderful book, one of the most won derful poems ever written. re-read it all through-all made out of an Old Bailey story, that might have been told in ten lines, and only wants forgetting" Detroit Free Press,
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

It is strange that so few people can write their names in way to be read. Nobody knows this so well as a news paper reporter. Men ought to prac- tice, and if they can write no more, let them write their names.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

Andrew Carnegie has given away a great deal of money and he intends te give away a great deal more, for he is still very rich. In recent speech he made the socialistic remark: "The man who dies rich dies disgraced."
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The new international telegraphic chess code is a curioslty@ The game between Mackenzie and Tarrach was sent in twenty-nine words. Chess has now language of its own, complete for all purposes, consisting of sixty four syllables, corresponding to the sixty-four squares of the board.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

K. Inonye, a wealthy Japanese, has purchased a tract of land at Valley Springs, California, with the view of importing number of Japanese farm CTS, as an experiment.. If successful, farming by Japanese will be inaugu- rated in California on an extensive scala.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

At the end of the present year the A. T. and Santa Fe company will have 7.5OO miles of road, 5000 miles of which will be new lines built within Two years past.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The confidence that Stanley lived is again broken by an indefinite rumor of his= =death. Tbe last report is from French sources, but is disbelieved in England because it is not referred to by the British agent at Zanzibar.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The United States now has Al, 300 miles of railroad, or almost twice as much as it had thirteen years ago. In the last twenty years the total mileage has been multiplied by three.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can testify; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to young man is to be tossed overheard, and compelled to sink or swim for himself. In all my acquaintance I never knew a man to sink who was worth saving. President Garfield.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The Toledo, Peoria and Western has been a most unfortunate road. It has twice gone into bankruptcy, and is now Tn the hands of committee of bondholders. There will be little show Of obtaining damages incurred Tn the awful wreck at Chatsworth. The road was one of the unproftable hnes operated for a time in the Wabash system.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

An immense photograph, said to be one of the largest in the world, has been taken of the United States Treas ury building at Washington. It measures seventeen feet by four, and is to be presented to the ex-secretary of the treasury, Daniel E. Manning.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

In Mexico the false prophet who re- gently predicted the destruction of that country by an earthquake has been sent to. jail. What should be done with the men who, in this coun- try predict the reelection of Cleve- and?-Globe-D
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

A man who owes several years sub- scription on a newspaper, and asks the postmaster to send 1t back marked "refused," is in our estimation mean enough to put tar in his hat when taking up a church collection, in order to steal the small change.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The proposed beef refrigerating works at Houston, Texas, are expected to revolutionize the stock industry in the State. which, owing to the closing of the trail, high freights and low pri- ces of meat on the hoof, IS in very bad way. New Orleans, Kansas City and St. Louis are the contemplated markets when slaughterlng begins, and the Cattle Trust Company will not be allowed any hand in it. Hous- ton is ready to put $145,OOO into the affair, but it will require much more money to get it farly in operation. The work of raising the necessary cap ital has been begun at San Antonio, with only moderate success. Other cities in the State have promised to contribute literally to the enterprise.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

One of President Cleveland's "wheel horses, so to speak, Geo. ". Curtis, is getting uneasy and has shown signs ot kicking over the traces, because his co-workers for Mr. Cleveland's elec- tiOn have not been properly treated by the President, and by reason of h1s luke-warmness toward civil service rule and regulations Idaho Ava lanche.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The Scotch yacht Thistle Cropped anchor in New York harbor on the l6th inst. The trip took just twenty one days, and the passage was pleas ant, except three rough days. The best days run was made on August 2, when, with all sails set, including her splnnaker, she reeled off 247 miles in heavy breeze, with a cross sea, which IS considered remarkable for so small craft under short sail. The Thistle IS said to be pretty model, and her appearance does not belle her claims to speed.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

W. B. Slaughter, the American val ley cattleman who was shot by Young blood and Adkins, has recovered so far as to be able to attend to business. He thinks had it not been for the care and nursing of hls wife he would not have recovered.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27

The Kingston Shaft states that the Lady Franklin has shipped from $1,- 100000, to S1 100000. The same pa- per is authority for the statement that fifteen mines of that camp have ShIpped over ST00,UUU each, and stIIl Kingston IS new camp.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
To Capital Seeking Investment.

7 OWN THE CONTROLLING INTER- A est in the two copper claims. with a large amount of high grade copper ore in sight. Plenty of wood and water on tba claims. want S35,G00 to buy outstandinG interests, develop claims and put them in bullion producing condition. 1 will renav this SS5,OO0 out of the first copper produced leaving you with one-half interest in tw6, good, developed claims, with good redTc- yourself by deeds Co claims and aII SEro i,,, proyements until money is paid back tbnn ,,. divide property and go ahead. ''''il Who wants to investigate this in good n Call on or address JOHN D. BURGESS Dunlap FostQihce, Graham County. Ari7o,'
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Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
Saturday, August 27, 1887.

It IS good discretion not to make too much of any man at the frSt.-Bacon.
Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
DIR. BELL s
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Arizona silver belt., 1887-08-27
s2OO REWARD.

Cr0Ss on left liP. Tar marks-crop of right and unGer-cut in each ear.
 The above reward will be paid by ike Un- dersignCd for information that will lead 10 the conviction of any one guilty of defacing, altering, or in any way changing the above described brands or ear marks or stealiaSSD cattle bearing tlG-Il.
 Range-Mc4iiIlen. Post Office address Globe. Gila County, \. T.
 aug. G-tf P. STANLEY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-06-24
NEWS ITEMS.

1t is rumorod that there will be a re-
dactlon in the clerical force of the Post
Office Department at the end of June.
Tammany Hall and other organiza-
lions in New York are anauping for an
old fashioned celebration Of the Fourth of
July.
Two thousand seven hundred and
twenty-eight cmigrants were landed At
Castle Garden, New York, a few DAYS
ago
Silver belts, plain or engraved. in
etched flower aad leaf patterns, and belt
buckles, with gold aud silver applied
work, are fashionable aud tasty.
Bishop Keanc says the new Catholic
uni, erSlty will undoubtedly be located
at Washington, though no mandate has
been given to that effect.
The monument erected by Louisian-
ANS TO the memory of the Louisiana
soldiers who fell in the defense Of Vi,ks-
ou's was unveiled there on Saturday.
In View York a few days AGO. while
policeman was patrodag his most he
saw rell Of money on the street He
picked 1t up and found it contained bills
amounting III all to $500
Three men who we're last week ap-
pointed to ST. goo clerksbips in ,be War
Department, under civil service rules.
l n declined the positions on the ground
that the salary was Inadequate 10 the
qualifications required.
The annual report of the BOARD of
Visitors to the Naval Academy shows
t,'at seventeen cadets were found def
Gent three IN tue first class. three in
tue second nine in tie tbird md two
N . tue fourth class. Thirteen Of the
deficient cadets are recommended to be
dropped, and four to be re-ex,m;ned.
Statistical reports CONCERNING tho va.
termelon crop IA the South are mosten-
oour3e,ging The melons are maturing liail
rapidly and we'll, and the growth If the
frult IS equal to that of any previous
year. The estimate Of the acrepaa now
planted places it al % per cent more
than last years, and ali bearing large
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my season is exceptionally fine md com
rletc, embracing larger variety Of
chuce fabrics than We have shown any
preceding season. notwithstanding
their disturbances, and increased popu-
larity the prices are even lower than
ever before, and lovely wash dresses
can be secured ut very small outlay
Light ealicoes, 5 and g. per yard In-
digo blue cllicoes. Sc per yard. Indigo
blue percales, l24c per yard. Cream
figured challcs, l29c per yard. Ecru
figured Examines, l29c per yard. Light
figured Percales, l2le per yard. Figur-
cd sateens, l2ac per yard. Figured
French sateens, 25c per yard. Plain
French sateens, 25c per yard. Fancy
striped lawns, Sc per yard 80 inch
Figured Batistc, 1Oc ger yard. 80 inch
Figured Batiste, 12lc per yard
Lorraine erepes, plain and striped, II per
yard. Crazy cloths, plain and figured
12lc per yard Cream crinklcd seer
sucker, 12ac per yard. Striped crinkled
seerscckers, 15c per yard. Ginghams,
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Ginghams, for combinations suits, plain
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Blossom cloths, ecru and white, 30
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Crocodile crepes. 81 cents per yard
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inch, 379 and 42c per yard
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per yard. Plain Scottish ginghams, 20,
80, 3741 and 4Oc per yard.
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